boost controllers and turbo timers
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boost controllers and turbo timers
Hey guys I understand that the stock turbo uses an internakl wastegate with a 7.5lb spring to limit boost. Now what exactly would I need to run higher. I see these cheap manual boost controllers on ebay, would I need anything more than one of thoise?
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Originally Posted by tIIsleeper
In your title you mention turbo timers. If you want one then you would be wasting money. You dont need a turbo timer on an fc because the turbo is water cooled.
Also I doint need a fcd cause I have a n/a and am going standalone.
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Has anyone here used a cheap manual boost controller like these or know of any feedback good or bad?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT
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Originally Posted by tIIsleeper
In your title you mention turbo timers. If you want one then you would be wasting money. You dont need a turbo timer on an fc because the turbo is water cooled.
That's not necessarily true, it's still good to have a turbo timer on the car for longevity's sake.
In fact, if you pull out your owners manual Mazda recommends letting the car run for at least 30 seconds after it's been driven hard/freeway driving etc. before turning it off. If you're running higher than stock boost levels= greater turbo temps, you would probably want longer than that.
While it may not be as big a deal on our cars, a turbo timer still helps if you do any drag/autox/road course racing.
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First, finalize your exhaust system, cause you will be surprised how high the boost goes on a free-flowing exhaust...
Then worry about if you need to up the boost more after that.
I wouldn't be surprised it you're running 10 - 12psi of boost with just the exhaust.
Do you need to go higher?
-Ted
Then worry about if you need to up the boost more after that.
I wouldn't be surprised it you're running 10 - 12psi of boost with just the exhaust.
Do you need to go higher?
-Ted
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Cue the obvious, port teh wastegate to get rid of the creep, then worry about boost controllers.
The downside to manual controls is that they bleed air, which means that there's constant pressure on the wastegate so it lags spool up slightly, where-as most electronic units are solenoid controlled, so it's closed completely until desired boost is met.
The downside to manual controls is that they bleed air, which means that there's constant pressure on the wastegate so it lags spool up slightly, where-as most electronic units are solenoid controlled, so it's closed completely until desired boost is met.
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Originally Posted by tIIsleeper
Pop for a greddy boost controller. Its only three hundred bucks, which is cheap for an EBC. Dont bother with a manual.
I'll second that motion.
I got my Greddy Profec B Spec 2 for 200 bucks new, just keep your eyes open.
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But see, then he has to think about it because he can get a manual boost controller for exactly 30-40 dollars. If you do not intend to run alot of power and just do basic mods, get the manual, if you plan to do more, go ahead and save your money for the electric controller. It all depends on what you want to do with the car.
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Originally Posted by LaRazaUnida
But see, then he has to think about it because he can get a manual boost controller for exactly 30-40 dollars. If you do not intend to run alot of power and just do basic mods, get the manual, if you plan to do more, go ahead and save your money for the electric controller. It all depends on what you want to do with the car.
That's true, but the EBC has sooo many nice features to it.
For instance, you can set how fast the wastegate openst so that the turbo will spool faster, and you can set a boost limit so if the car hits that it will cut off and drop the boost.
Nice features, just depends on budget.
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Originally Posted by MountainTurbo
That's true, but the EBC has sooo many nice features to it.
For instance, you can set how fast the wastegate openst so that the turbo will spool faster, and you can set a boost limit so if the car hits that it will cut off and drop the boost.
Nice features, just depends on budget.
For instance, you can set how fast the wastegate openst so that the turbo will spool faster, and you can set a boost limit so if the car hits that it will cut off and drop the boost.
Nice features, just depends on budget.
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Originally Posted by MountainTurbo
...it's still good to have a turbo timer on the car for longevity's sake.
Let’s be honest about this. Turbo timers are not there to help the car; they are there to help lazy car owners. With a water-cooled turbo it requires only minimum driver effort to avoid any risk of damage to the turbo. You don't need to sit in the car waiting unless you've just been fanging it.
In fact, if you pull out your owners manual Mazda recommends letting the car run for at least 30 seconds after it's been driven hard/freeway driving etc. before turning it off. If you're running higher than stock boost levels= greater turbo temps, you would probably want longer than that.
While it may not be as big a deal on our cars, a turbo timer still helps if you do any drag/autox/road course racing.
Motorsport aside, unless you can't help yourself from boosting down your road and then down your driveway, a turbo timer offers little if any additional protection for your turbo. I've never heard a turbo expert say they do, only turbo timer sellers.
Originally Posted by SonicRaT
The downside to manual controls is that they bleed air, which means that there's constant pressure on the wastegate so it lags spool up slightly...
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I know what you're getting at, but the way you're saying it is a bit, um, funny...
Adding a MBC reduces wastegate creep, so it reduces spool time a bit.
Adding an EBC eliminates wastegate creep, so it reduces spool time a lot.
Adding a MBC reduces wastegate creep, so it reduces spool time a bit.
Adding an EBC eliminates wastegate creep, so it reduces spool time a lot.
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A better cheap MBC
I am using this cheap MBC.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Turbo...QQcmdZViewItem
It has a pressure regulator AND a bleed valve.
That combination gives more control.
Then I hooked it up with a solenoid bypass so I run in low boost with manifold pressure directly to the waste gate actuator for daily driving.
Then I can switch off the bypass to invoke the MBC for sporty driving.
(Street racing is unsafe & illegal )
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Turbo...QQcmdZViewItem
It has a pressure regulator AND a bleed valve.
That combination gives more control.
Then I hooked it up with a solenoid bypass so I run in low boost with manifold pressure directly to the waste gate actuator for daily driving.
Then I can switch off the bypass to invoke the MBC for sporty driving.
(Street racing is unsafe & illegal )
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Ok so even if I dont need to raise the boost, gettign a MBC will hep my turbo spool up quicker?
Also can does anyone know of a writeup about porting the s4 wastegate? I searched and only found the s5? Even some before/after pics would help.
Also can does anyone know of a writeup about porting the s4 wastegate? I searched and only found the s5? Even some before/after pics would help.
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i like the CB u got its awwsome does it get police band and fast and the furious band? lol just kidding...thats sounds like a nice setup....how much did that specific setup run you?
dood check out RETeds place....FC3spro.com...hes got TB mod...wastegate porting u name it....this site has ALOT OF **** and u can see why hes soo arrogant...lol(just kidding REted..please dont flame me!)
dood check out RETeds place....FC3spro.com...hes got TB mod...wastegate porting u name it....this site has ALOT OF **** and u can see why hes soo arrogant...lol(just kidding REted..please dont flame me!)
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i like the CB u got its awwsome does it get police band and fast and the furious band? lol just kidding...thats sounds like a nice setup....how much did that specific setup run you?
dood check out RETeds place....FC3spro.com...hes got TB mod...wastegate porting u name it....this site has ALOT OF **** and u can see why hes soo arrogant...lol(just kidding REted..please dont flame me!)
dood check out RETeds place....FC3spro.com...hes got TB mod...wastegate porting u name it....this site has ALOT OF **** and u can see why hes soo arrogant...lol(just kidding REted..please dont flame me!)
What r u talkign about on top?
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Originally Posted by --MAstermind--
....how much did that specific setup run you?
The switch was about $10.
The solenoid was salvaged from the emissions removal - free.
The results:
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Originally Posted by BklynRX7
I only saw the s5 wastegate porting writeup on his site, ill look again.
What r u talkign about on top?
What r u talkign about on top?
what do you mean what do i mean? if u mean TB i mean throttle body if u mean CB i mean his radio hes got...in the pics....
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Originally Posted by BklynRX7
...does anyone know of a writeup about porting the s4 wastegate?
I reposted the pics at the end.